An off-white pigment with complex reflective effects, mica is often used with transparent pigments to create mixed pigments with interference and pearlescent effects.
Historically, Mica has been used as a pigment since prehistoric times.
Pigments: Mica (aluminum silicate) PW20
Code OS
Permanence: *** Absolutely Permanent Colour. Mica is permanent and lightfast.
Quality: Exceptional
Price Series: C
Toxicity: Although it is completely non-toxic and not bio-reactive, fine particles may be irritating. This is of concern primarily for those exposed occupationally to dry mica powder. Breathing mica particles may cause lung fibrosis and pneumoconiosis.
An off-white pigment with complex reflective effects, mica is often used with transparent pigments to create mixed pigments with interference and pearlescent effects.
Historically, Mica has been used as a pigment since prehistoric times.
Pigments: Mica (aluminum silicate) PW20
Code OS
Permanence: *** Absolutely Permanent Colour. Mica is permanent and lightfast.
Quality: Exceptional
Price Series: C
Toxicity: Although it is completely non-toxic and not bio-reactive, fine particles may be irritating. This is of concern primarily for those exposed occupationally to dry mica powder. Breathing mica particles may cause lung fibrosis and pneumoconiosis.